Brief History Timeline

2015

Founding

Community Huddle is founded by
Rev. Byron Marshall, Jr. on September 27, 2015.

Later that year, Community Huddle's Board is established, which comprised 3 founding board members: Rev. Byron Marshall, Jr., who served as Interim founding Board Chair, and is also Community Huddle's Executive Director and Founder; Pauline Grant-Jones, CPA, who served dual roles as both founding Board Vice-Chair and founding Board Treasurer; and Ethel Parnell, who served as founding Board Secretary.

2016

Opens First Office

Community Huddle celebrates its 1 year anniversary.

Community Huddle opens its first office located at: 2201 North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Milwaukee, WI.

2017

1st Annual Peace March

Community Huddle celebrates its 2 year anniversary.

Community Huddle held its 'No Violence Know Peace March' on April 20th, 2017 at Carmen Middle/High School North Campus where over 300 students, residents, and elected officials participated, as our founder, Rev. Byron Marshall, led the peace march.

2018

Outreach Program

Community Huddle celebrates its 3 year anniversary.

Community Huddle establishes its 'B. Marshall Scholar' program in hopes of greater outcomes by providing equitable outreach to students and youth.

2019

Back to School Program

Community Huddle celebrates its 4 year anniversary.

Community Huddle establishes its 'Annual Back to School Backpack & Supplies Giveaway' event.

2020

Five Year Milestone

Community Huddle celebrates its 5 year anniversary, and receives a Mayoral Proclamation for its community outreach and service.

Community Huddle moves to new office location and current Office Headquarters located at: 2745 North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Milwaukee, WI.

2023

Expands Outreach

Community Huddle celebrates its 8 year anniversary.

Community Huddle expands its 'B. Marshall Scholar' program regionally to include Cleveland, OH, yet maintains its local accessibility.

Community Huddle establishes its 'Renewing Minds Prison Outreach' to reduce recidivism, increase civic virtue, and facilitate resources upon re-entry.

Community Huddle also establishes its 'Bernetta J. Walker Holiday Food Outreach' program, and its 'Elder Oscar Johnson Homeless Outreach' program.

2025

Ten Year Milestone

Community Huddle celebrates its 10 year anniversary.

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